The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008)
Lines may divide us, but hope will unite us.
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
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Asa ButterfieldBruno Hoess
Jack ScanlonShmuel
Vera FarmigaElsa Hoess
David ThewlisRalf Hoess
Rupert FriendLieutenant Kurt Kotler
David HaymanPavel
Sheila HancockGrandma Nathalie
Cara HorganMaria
Richard JohnsonGrandpa
Amber BeattieGretel HoessZac Mattoon O'BrienLeon
Charlie BakerPalm Court SingerKeywords
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What is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas about?
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
How long is The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas?
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas has a runtime of 94 minutes.
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